In preparation for potential inclement weather, at approximately 3 pm on Sunday, March 11, we will begin to close the top level of each our parking decks.

If you will be parking in one of our gated facilities during this time, we ask that you utilize the lower levels.

In the event the inclement weather risk expires, we will re-open the top levels by 7 am on Monday, March 12. Should we receive inclement weather, the top levels will be reopened once they become safe for parking/driving.

March 8 – Temporary RamRide Stop Near 14th & Main St. Begins Service Tomorrow

As you may be aware, the existing stop at 14th and Bank Street has temporarily closed due to construction. Beginning tomorrow, March 9, RamRide will service a new, temporary stop, located just south of the intersection of 14th and Main Street (at the existing GRTC stop). RamRide signage will be placed at this location for easy identification.

The 14th and Main stop will remain in service until the 14th and Bank Street stop is re-opened. We will notify you when the stop at 14th and Bank Street is re-opened.

March 6 – Upcoming Parking and Transportation Open Forums

It is with great pleasure that I invite you to attend our next round of Parking and Transportation open forums. During these events, senior leaders will present information regarding new parking and transportation initiatives, updates and improvements. Additionally, as with our past forums, all attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions following the presentation.

Our first forum will be held on the Monroe Park Campus on Monday, March 19, from 11 am to 12 pm, inside of the James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303. The MCV Campus forum will take place on Wednesday, March 21, from 12 pm to 1 pm, inside of the Kontos Medical Sciences Building Auditorium.

Please note, the Monroe Park Campus parking office, located at 1108-A West Broad Street, will temporarily close from 10 am to 1 pm on Monday, March 19 and from 11 am to 2 pm on Wednesday, March 21. The MCV Campus parking office, located at 659 N. 8th Street, will remain open on these dates.

We look forward to your attendance. If you have any additional questions, please contact customer service at 828-PARK (7275).

March 6 – Upcoming Emergency System Testing on Laurel Street Deck

On Friday, March 9, from 5 am to 7 am, Facilities Management will be onsite to test the readiness of the electrical systems in the Laurel Street Deck. This test, performed annually, ensures that the emergency lighting, elevators, etc. will work as they should in the event of an actual power outage.

Please note, during the testing period, lighting at this facility will be lowered to emergency levels intermittently, and entry/exit gates may be raised. Elevators should continue to remain operational throughout the test.

A VCU Parking and Transportation representative will remain onsite during the testing to ensure that traffic flows smoothly.

March 5- Upcoming HSD Emergency System Testing

On Thursday, March 8, from 11 am to 12:30 pm, Facilities Management will be onsite to test the readiness of the electrical systems in the Henry Street Decks. This test, performed annually, ensures that the emergency lighting, elevators, etc. will work as they should in the event of an actual power outage.

Please note, during the testing period, lighting at this facility will be lowered to emergency levels intermittently, and entry/exit gates may be raised. Elevators should continue to remain operational throughout the test.

A VCU Parking and Transportation representative will remain onsite during the testing to ensure that traffic flows smoothly.

March 5- Upcoming WCSD Emergency System Testing

On Wednesday, March 7, from 12:30 pm to 2 pm, Facilities Management will be onsite to test the readiness of the electrical systems in the West Cary Street Deck. This test, performed annually, ensures that the emergency lighting, elevators, etc. will work as they should in the event of an actual power outage.

Please note, during the testing period, lighting at this facility will be lowered to emergency levels intermittently, and entry/exit gates may be raised. Elevators should continue to remain operational throughout the test.

A VCU Parking and Transportation representative will remain onsite during the testing to ensure that traffic flows smoothly.

March 1- Upcoming WBSD Emergency System Testing

On Tuesday, March 6, from 6 am to 8 am, Facilities Management will be onsite to test the readiness of the electrical systems in the West Broad Street Deck. This test, performed annually, ensures that the emergency lighting, elevators, etc. will work as they should in the event of an actual power outage.

Please note, during the two hour period, lighting at this facility will be lowered to emergency levels intermittently, and entry/exit gates may be raised. Elevators should continue to remain operational throughout the testing period.

A VCU Parking and Transportation representative will remain onsite during the testing to ensure that traffic flows smoothly.

March 1 – Upcoming Annual Emergency System Deck Testing

On Monday, March 5, from 10:30 am to noon, Facilities Management will be onsite to test the readiness of the electrical systems in the Jefferson Street Deck to ensure that the emergency lighting, elevators, etc. work as they should in the event of an actual power outage.

Please note, during this two hour period, lighting at this facility will be lowered to emergency levels intermittently and entry/exit gates may be raised during brief periods of time. Elevators should remain operational throughout the testing period.

A VCU Parking and Transportation representative will remain onsite during the testing to ensure that traffic flows smoothly.

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